Today's News

They have come back home. But this time, they'll be greeted by a new face.

Campbellsville resident Bill Hudgins, who died last November, was a landlord who cared for nearly two dozen gourds that were "home" to purple martin birds.

In an interview last year, Hudgins said that the birds first came to his home in 1995, and the same birds have been coming back each spring since.

Many people in the United States view summer as a time to unwind and relax, but the Red Cross wants to remind everyone that the need for blood is constant.

"Each year, nearly 5 million people need blood transfusions," said Lori Medley, director of donor resources for the River Valley Blood Services Region. "To help meet this constant need, it is important for people to donate blood regularly."

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect in Taylor County until noon with a watch in effect until 6 tonight.

According to the Taylor County Emergency Management Agency, the National Weather Service is encouraging residents to stay indoors during these storms, which are producing excessive lightning.

According to the NWS, the strongest storms will be capable of producing strong and gusty winds, large hail, frequent cloud to ground lightning and a period of very heavy rain.

Hetherington joins Community Trust Bank

Derek Jon Hetherington has joined Community Trust Bank as a commercial loan officer at the Campbellsville main office location.

Hetherington graduated magna cum laude from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green with a bachelor's degree in financial management. He has five years of banking experience.

He is a member of Rotary International in Campbellsville and the Campbellsville/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce and the Lebanon/Marion County Chamber of Commerce.